Mr. Speaker, the government is aware that the contract for the Wood Islands-Caribou ferry service expires at the end of March.
I hope the government is aware of how critical this transportation link is. It is so important to the economy of Prince Edward Island and Pictou County in Nova Scotia.
Can the minister indicate to the House when a new contract will be signed? Will the contract maintain the service at its present level. Will the contract be for five years or more?